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Sustainability for with and about

Three levels of sustainability - environment, social and economic. Come along to a hands on day exploring everything Sustainability!

Wed, 4th Oct Event Info
Little Scientists: STEM Taster Workshop

This STEM Taster is a one hour event to give you a taste of the ten STEM professional development workshop topics Little Scientists has to offer

Mon, 9th Oct Event Info
A day with Quality Area 3: Physical Environment

A day with QA3, everything from inclusive environments, indoor and outdoor play, quality experiences and developing an attitude of environmental responsibility!

Tue, 10th Oct Event Info
EYLF v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the learning framework.

Wed, 11th Oct Event Info
MTOP v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the MTOP learning framework.

Thu, 12th Oct Event Info
For Directors/Leaders - Navigating your Team through the New Learning Frameworks

The biggest change since the introduction of the NQF is here

Wed, 18th Oct Event Info
Polishing your policies

Come along and find out how our HR Advisor makes the policy review cycle manageable and engages all stakeholders in the process.

Thu, 19th Oct Event Info
Building meaningful connections Respectful teaching with infants and toddlers

As educators belonging is at the centre of our curriculum; we value secure relationships and a culture of connectedness and continuity in our learning environments.

Wed, 25th Oct Event Info
Developing Acknowledgements with children

One way of contributing to creating culturally safe environments is to embed Acknowledgements into your programs.

Tue, 31st Oct Event Info
OSHC series Active supervision in OSHC including excursions/vac programs

This session is aimed at educators looking to enhance supervision within their services.

Tue, 7th Nov Event Info
Understanding older children's behaviour (OSHC focus)

This session will inspire and motivate you in your work to support children to make sense of their behaviour whilst meeting your goals of building strong relationships.

Thu, 9th Nov Event Info
MTOP v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the MTOP learning framework.

Fri, 10th Nov Event Info
EYLF v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the learning framework.

Fri, 10th Nov Event Info
From simple excursions to play-based pedagogy. How to plan for children's inquiry beyond the fence and out in community

The newly updated Early Years Learning Framework has strengthened its position on a number of pedagogical approaches.

Tue, 14th Nov Event Info
Unlocking early literacy and numeracy learning through play

In this hands-on session we will use the Four Resources Model to notice, recognise and respond to literacy and numeracy learning opportunities, through play and the everyday!

Wed, 15th Nov Event Info
Food matters Family session

Prioritising protective nutrition in the home aims to establish life-long healthy food relationships.

Wed, 15th Nov Event Info
A day with Quality Area 4: Staffing arrangements

Find out about how to manage continuity of staff, how to foster professionalism and how professional standards can guide practice, interactions and relationships.

Wed, 22nd Nov Event Info
For Directors/Leaders - Navigating your Team through the New Learning Frameworks

The biggest change since the introduction of the NQF is here

Wed, 22nd Nov Event Info
Performance appraisal and management What's the difference?

Directors have to decide when an issue relates to work performance and needs addressing in a formal way

Thu, 1st Feb Event Info
MTOP v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the MTOP learning framework.

Mon, 5th Feb Event Info
For Directors/Leaders - Navigating your Team through the New Learning Frameworks

The biggest change since the introduction of the NQF is here

Mon, 5th Feb Event Info
An educator's perspective - incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Come and join an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educator working with infants and toddlers on Kaurna land here at Gowrie SA.

Tue, 6th Feb Event Info
EYLF v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the learning framework.

Thu, 8th Feb Event Info
How's your utilisation?

Spend the day learning simple marketing and digital marketing principles and techniques to develop a marketing plan that supports your service viability!

Mon, 12th Feb Event Info
A day with Quality Area 5: Relationships with children

Explore responsive and meaningful interactions, how to support the dignity and rights of children and how to provide opportunities for collaborative learning.

Tue, 13th Feb Event Info
‘Becoming’ a new director - 4 part series

‘Becoming’ a new director is exciting and challenging. We can set you off on a successful journey and ensure you have access to the tools and information needed.

Thu, 15th Feb Event Info
OSHC series Educational leadership in OSHC

Have you recently taken on the Educational Leader role within your OSHC service and struggling to know where to start?

Tue, 20th Feb Event Info
Observations debunked!

In this popular session we will unpack and articulate the purpose of observations, gain insight into the when, how and what to notice and write about children.

Wed, 21st Feb Event Info
Programming Expo

Do you ever wonder how other services program for children? Are you struggling to demonstrate the cycle of planning or just need some inspiring new ideas?

Tue, 27th Feb Event Info
MTOP v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the MTOP learning framework.

Tue, 5th Mar Event Info
Supporting language development in children post COVID

This session will look at and provide opportunities for discussions about what impact COVID-19 has had on children’s language development.

Tue, 5th Mar Event Info
EYLF v2.0 What you need to know

In this session you will you learn all you need to know about v2.0 of the learning framework.

Tue, 5th Mar Event Info
Unpacking the Educational Leader’s Resource

Exploring and discussing the Educational Leader Resource (ACECQA 2019).

Wed, 20th Mar Event Info
A day with Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities

Come along to this hands on session engaging in everything QA6. Learn about developing respectful and collaborative relationships with families and communities.

Tue, 26th Mar Event Info
Sensory Learning Environments – more than just gloop

This session will support your understanding of what sensory needs children have, and how this might look in your service.

Wed, 3rd Apr Event Info
T.E.A.M. Development Together Educators Achieve More

Because when the emphasis is on the TEAM dynamics, together educators will and can achieve more!

Wed, 10th Apr Event Info
Talking Trauma in Early Childhood

Come and learn about the trauma, how it impacts on children and how we, as educators, can support children within our learning environments.

Wed, 10th Apr Event Info
A day with Quality Area 7: Governance and Leadership

Come along and to this hands on session engaging in everything QA7. What is effective leadership and management?

Tue, 23rd Apr Event Info
Nutrition impacts on behaviour

This nutritional advocacy program is designed to introduce a new way of defining and understanding the holistic benefits of healthy eating.

Wed, 8th May Event Info
A day with the exceeding themes

Explore the resources available to support your service as you strive to demonstrate evidence that you are at exceeding level quality.

Tue, 14th May Event Info
OSHC series Supporting all ages in the OSHC service

Come and learn different ways of critically reflecting on your current approaches to cater for these ages.

Tue, 14th May Event Info
Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in schools and early learning in practice

This session is perfect for you if you have recently started OR completed your Reconciliation journey. With guest presenter Shona Reid, Executive Director, Reconciliation Australia

Tue, 28th May Event Info